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07-29-1991 HUCMRegular Meeting July 29, 1991 Commissioners Daggett, Lyke, Cornell and Richards were present; Commissioner Beatty was absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and Counsel Prochnow. President Daggett called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The minutes of July 1, 1991 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Richards to accept the minutes with the noted change as discussed. (Page 14, third paragraph - change to Commissioner Richards will investigate the purchasing of a treasury bill for Hutchinson Utilities.) Motion was unanimously carried. The June payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to accept the June payables in the amount of $1,251,759.08 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Paul Ackland was welcomed to the meeting. Mayor Ackland informed the Commission that land will not be purchased in Shopko development for a new city hall therefore the $500,000 one time contribution from Hutch Utilities for public purposes will not be needed at this time (see April 1, 1991 minutes). He also discussed Hutch Utilities contribution to City of Hutchinson for 1992. Mayor Ackland requested an additional contribution of $75,000, which would bring Hutch c�,an ed S,00 v Utilities contribution to the General Fund to $375,000 and capital improvement would remain at $275,000 (total contribution for 1992 iO� �' "��� would be $625,000). The Commission will decide on the contribution See 19 9� amount at its next meeting and will inform the City what the amount es will be. The 1991 year -to -date (thru June) financial and budget reports were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to accept the financial and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried. Mgr. Kadrmas presented a resolution on government securities. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to adopt the resolution with the following changes: correct titles for Thomas Lyke and Gerald P. Cornell and to include all wire transfers (copy attached). Motion was unanimously carried. Don Swanson of Associated Consultants and Wally Hombach were welcomed to the meeting. Don Swanson reviewed bid specifications for gas turbine generating set. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to advertise for bids, to open the bids on August 29, 1991 and to award the bid within 60 days. Motion was unanimously carried. Hutch Utilities can reject any and all bids. Manager's Report: 1. Discussed lettering and overhang on power plant entrance. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve the expenditure. Motion was unanimously carried. 2. Effective October 25, 1991, Harriet Burich will be retiring. 3. Requested that the August meeting date be changed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to change the August meeting date to September 3, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried. 4. Discussed cost of Hutchinson Utilities' lawn care. Old Business: None New Business: Discussed credit card meters. After discussion, it was suggested to have credit card customers sign an agreement stating that cards can be purchased during Hutch Utilities' working hours. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. G. P. Cornell, Secretary ATTEST E. Daggett, YrResident Resolution 150 As per resolution #1000 adopted 11 -29 -06 Numbering resolutions from 1936 — 2006 For search purposes only I, Eugene "Bud" Daggett, duly elected and acting President of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission hereby certify that: At a meeting of the Commission for the Hutchinson Utilities held on the 29th day of July, 1991 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, the following resolutions were adopted: RESOLVED, that any two of the persons listed below are authorized on behalf of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission to exercise the following powers: A. To buy and sell government securities (treasury notes, bills, and bonds) owned by the Hutchinson Utilities Commission; B. To wire transfer funds of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission in furtherance of the powers enumerated in paragraph A above; C. To wire transfer funds for any legitimate business of Hutchinson Utilities Commission; and, D. To execute all documents and take all actions necessary or appropriate to perform the powers enumerated above. FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission shall certify in writing any changes in the powers, office or identity of those persons authorized to perform the powers enumerated above. All individuals and entities assisting in the purchase and sale of the above stated government securities on behalf of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission may rely upon such certificate of authority furnished by the Hutchinson Utilities Commission until written certification or any change in authority is received. Any past action in accordance with this Resolution is hereby ratified and confirmed. Any two officers of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission are hereby authorized to certify these resolutions to whom it may concern. Each of the following are authorized to perform the powers enumerated in the foregoing resolutions: Eugene "Bud" Daggett President Thomas Lyke Vice President Gerald P. Cornell Secretary Susan Winter Acting Secretary The Hutchinson Utilities Commission is duly organized and authorized under the Charter of the City of Hutchinson, State of Minnesota, and has the power to take the actions authorized by the resolutions certified herein. No action has been taken to rescind or amend said resolutions, and they are now in full force and effect. No one other than the Hutchinson Utilities Commission shall have any interest in any government securities purchased or sold in the name of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission. IN WITNESS WHERE-Or, we have hereunto affixed our hands this 29th day of July, 1991. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION BY: BY: Eugene "B Daggett Its: Pr es' nt a Its: Vice PrejAdent BY: Gerald P. Cornell Its: Secretary BY: Susan Winter Its: Acting Secretary ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FURNISHING A GAS TURBINE GENERATING SET FOR THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 91475 1991 Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, will receive sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the 29th day of August, 1991, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following items. RTn TTRM T Furnish, deliver, and place on an Owner furnished foundation .a simple cycle gas turbine generating set (GTG) having an approximate base load rating of 35,000 kilowatts to 45,000 kilowatts, at 80 degrees F ambient air temperature and 1,000 feet elevation. The turbine shall be capable of burning both natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil. The bid shall include piping and wiring of base mounted auxiliary equipment and certain other work as called for on the plans and in the specifications. The installation, fuel oil storage capacity, external piping, and certain electrical work will be accomplished by the Owner under separate contract. Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked, "BIDS FOR FURNISHING A GAS TURBINE GENERATING SET FOR THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION, CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, PROJECT NO. 91475, 1991 ". All bids shall be addressed to: President, Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350. All proposals shall be submitted in triplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder at the top of the form. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond, certified check or cashier's check, made payable to the Secretary of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been accepted. The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance or Construction and Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100 %) of the Contract Price to the Utilities Commission prior to the approval of the Contract. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of Sixty (60) days after date of opening of Bids. At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the Owner then may fix, the Commission will act upon Proposals received and with its sole discretion may award a Contract for the construction of said Improvements. Payment for said Improvements will be made in cash to be derived from available cash on hand and from the proceeds of the sale of revenue bonds, which said bonds will be payable solely and only out of the future net earnings of the Municipal Electric Utility of said City. The City of Hutchinson, Minnesota shall not incur any general obligation for said Improvements and neither the Contract for the furnishing of said Improvements nor said revenue bonds shall constitute a general obligation of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, or be payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota be in any manner liable by reason of the failure of said net earnings to be sufficient for the payment thereof. Work shall be started immediately after the award of Contract. The work shall be completed within 600 calendar days after the award of contract, or within the time specified in the Contractor's Proposal, whichever of the two is earlier. Plans and Specifications are on file at the Office of Mr. Clarence Kadrmas, General Manager of Utilities, 225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350, and Associated Consultants Engineers, Inc., 3131 Fernbrook Lane North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447, where they are available for examination. Copies thereof may be obtained from Associated Consultants Engineers, Inc., upon payment of Forty Dollars ($40.00) for each set. A refund of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) will be issued for all complete sets of plans and specifications returned in good condition to Associated Consultants Engineers, Inc. within 60 days after award of contract. Only those who submitted bona fide bids shall be issued a refund. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON HUTCHIN20N, MINNESOTA By E. Daggett es dent Date ATTEST Lyke, ice _ P _r_es_id_ en t � m Date / r 31— V/ 0 F,gHINSQW't,i}..',',h MtSO,TA '"" �nt�: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF McLEOD)ss. W. L. Kasich, being duly sworn, on oath says he is and during all the times herein stated has been the publisher and printer of the newspaper known as the Hutchinson Leader and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows: (1) Said newspaper is printed in the English language in newspaper format and in column and sheet form equivalent in printed space to at least 1,200 square inches; (2) Said newspaper is a semi- weekly and is distributed at least twice each week; (3) Said newspaper has 25% of its news columns devoted to news of local interest to the community which it pur- ports to serve and does not wholely duplicate any other publication and is not made up entirely of patents, plate matter and advertisements; (4) Said newspaper is circulated in and near the municipality which it purports to serve, has at least 500 copies regularly delivered to paying subscribers, has an average of at least 75% of its total circulation currently paid or no more than three months in arrears and has entry as second class matter in its local post office. (5) Said newspaper purports to serve the City of Hutchinson in the County of McLeod and it has its known office of issue in the City of Hut- chinson in said county, established and opened during its regular business hours for the (lathering of news, sale of adver- tisements and sale of subscriptions and maintained by managing officer of said newspaper or persons in its employ and subject to his direction and control during all such regular business hours and devoted exclusively during such business hours to the business of the newspaper and business related thereto. (6) Said newspaper files a copy of each issue im- mediately with the State Historical Society. (7) Said newspaper is made available at single or subscription prices to any person, corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association requesting a newspaper and making the applicable payment. (8) Said newspaper has complied with all the foregoing conditions for at least one year preceding the day or dates of publication mentioned before. (9) Said newspaper has filed with the Secretary of State of Minnesota prior to Januaary 1, 1966, and each January 1 thereafter an affidavit in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State and signed by the managing officer of said newspaper and sworn to before a notary public stating that the newspaper is a legal newspaper. Hutchinson Utilities He further states on oath that the printed hereto attached as a part hereof was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was __ printed and published therein in the English language once each week, for �XX` two hat it was first so published on Tuesday the 6 dayof August ty 91 and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday to and including the 8 day of AuguS t 19 91 and that the following is a printed copy of the lowercase alphabet from A to Z both inclusive and is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of said notice, to wit. U SubscrMdlAMltlrPiigli day of LOUISE JESSEN NOTARY PUBLIC • MINNESOTA (Ng i LSedl tea` MY Commission Expires Jan. 8, 1994 r